Photo Scanning Details

Each Photo is Enhanced after Scanning with Photoshop CS for Best Quality. Original Scans Only Optional for a 25% Discount     Photoshop Enhancements Include:           Cropping for Clean Edges           Color Restoration           Exposure Correction           Red Eye Removal      More extensive restoration available on a per image basis.      Pricing is dependent on level of restoration needed. Original Photo After Enhancements Includes Three Sets of Images      1) Full Size Resolution / Photoshop Enhanced for Printing and Digital Archival      2) Downsized Set for Computer, Email, and other Multi-Media uses      3) Unedited Scans to Preserve Original Image Before Photoshop Enhancement - JPEG Image File Format (uncompressed TIFF Format +15¢ / Image) more info - First Copy of CD/DVD Storage is included in Image Pricing - Additional Copies $5 each

Customized Subject Groupings If you prepare your photos in labeled subject groupings, they will be scanned and stored on the disc organized by subject folders. If your photos are not in any particular order now, you may find it easier to organize the digital images after scanning rather than before scanning. The choice is up to you.

Photo Scanning Pricing

Any Photo Sizes up to 8" x 10" Photos Larger than 8" x 10" can also be Scanned - Pricing Subject to Size and Condition of Item Standard Resolution - 400dpi Great for Computer & Email, Multi-Media uses, and Reprints (Recommended for Photos 4" x 6" and Larger) $.49 / Image High Resolution - 600dpi Better for Enlargements, Cropping, or Extensive Editing (Recommended for Photos Smaller than 4" x 6") $.59 / Image Photo Albums  +15¢ / Image If you prefer not to remove photos from albums, we will remove each photo to scan and replace in the original location. If the photos are glued onto pages, we will scan the whole page and crop images out digitally rather than removing them. Available Discounts 500 - 1999 Images 10% off Scanning 2000+ Images 15% off Scanning Original Scans Only - No Photoshop Enhancements May be a good option for bulk scanning or if you are skilled at image editing. 25% off Scanning Can be Combined with Volume Discount

Benefits of Transferring your Photos to Digital Format
Bring Past Memories to New Life and Preserve for Future Generations We are living in a digital age. Transferring your photos to digital format not only opens up many new possibilities for viewing, but allows you to back up and protect your memories from loss due to fire, flood, or any other natural disaster.
Make Prints at Home or any Photo Lab The jpeg images you will receive are Photoshop enhanced and print ready. The standard scanning resolution is suitable for standard size prints and the high resolution is best for printing up to 8" x 10" or larger, depending on the original photo size.
	Computer, Email, Internet, and other Multi-Media uses You will receive a set of digital images downsized for general multi-media purposes. This is designed for faster viewing and more email friendly since the file sizes are reduced to about 100k. Also best suited for applications such as slideshows or powerpoint viewing.
	Transfer to a Memory card and view on a Digital Photo Frame This is becoming a popular way to enjoy your photo memories casually in your home. Imagine having decades of photos randomly cycling through in a frame on a table or mantle. It serves as a great conversation piece to relive memories with family and friends.
	Online Photo Gallery This is a great way to easily share pictures with family and friends anywhere. Your gallery is designed specifically to your content with albums titled for multiple subjects. A gallery also serves as an additional back up of your images that are hosted on our servers. This is a great way to organize your photos to be accessible from any computer connected to the internet. Go Here for More Information
	DVD Photo Album This is a great option to compile hundreds of pictures on a DVD in standard slideshow video format. The DVD is designed to conveniently view your photos on your TV. Each subject is titled on the navigation menu to quickly jump to any section you want. Go Here for More Information
	Full Featured DVD Montage A DVD montage is designed for special occasions like wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, memorial tributes, family memories, etc. Each project is fully customized from start to finish tailored to your particular subject and event. Go Here for More Information

Photo Scanning FAQ

I have a large collection of photos I would like to have digitized. Where should I start? Your photos may or not be organized right now. One option is to send all of your photos and once your photos are all digital images on a disc, you will be able to create folders and drag and drop images into various subjects. That is often easier than attempting to sort through the prints beforehand. If your photos are already organized, you may send them in groupings with a title name for each grouping. When they are scanned, a folder will be made with the title name and all photos will be put into that folder on the disc. If you have a large collection, many customers have chosen to organize and send them in batches to have scanned.

I live in the Twin Cities. Can I drop off and pick up my project rather than mailing?  Yes, by appointment. We are located in Fridley on the north side of Minneapolis. Call Chris @ 763-571-4713 or email info@memoriesrenewed.com

Why is there a price difference between the scanning resolution options? Two reasons - time and space. A higher resolution image takes more time to scan and the file size is also larger and takes up more storage space.

What file format will my scanned pictures be in? You may choose JPEG or TIFF format. JPEG is standard in the scanning pricing and is great for most uses. TIFF is an uncompressed format and is an additional 15¢ per image due to the increased file size. To read more on the differences between the two, click here.

Does it cost extra for the CD or DVD storage? The transfer of your image scans to CD or DVD is included in the per image pricing. Additional copies are $5 per disc.

How many photos will fit on a CD or DVD? This varies depending on the photo sizes and the scanning resolution used. As a general rule, less than 500 will fit on a CD and several hundred can fit on a DVD.

What is the difference between a CD and a DVD? Both a CD and a DVD can be used for data storage with the only difference being the storage size of the disc. A CD will hold up to 700MB of data, while a DVD holds 4.7GB. In order to access the images from a DVD on a computer, you will need to have a DVD-Rom drive in your computer.

Do I need to count the exact number of photos before sending them to you? No, there is no need to do so. Prepayment for scanning is not required. The number of images and your invoice will be totalled once all work is completed.

Do I get my photos back? Yes, and in the same groupings you sent them in.

I have been considering buying a scanner myself to scan my photos. Why should I consider having you do the work instead? There are consumer grade scanners on the market for you to do the work yourself, but before tackling a preservation project as important as this, you should consider the cost of equipment vs. quality output. Also, don't underestimate the time involved to do it yourself. It is likely it would be more cost effective to have the work done professionally. We use professional grade hardware and software and have perfected an efficient process to digitize your photos at a fraction of the time and cost it may take to do it on your own.